The Indiana Fever head to the Valley on Tuesday with their backs against the wall.
The Fever (21-19) slipped in the 2025 WNBA standings from sixth place to eighth, the final playoff spot, following a 75-63 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. And their schedule isn’t getting any easier.
The surging Phoenix Mercury (25-14), 14-6 at home this season, host the Fever on Tuesday at PHX Arena. The Mercury already clinched a playoff berth, but Phoenix will be extra motivated in Tuesday’s matchup as they fight to secure homecourt advantage in the first round of the postseason.
The Minnesota Lynx (No. 1 overall seed), Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream have also claimed playoff spots. The Fever are among five teams vying for the final four playoff berths with four games remaining in the season. Indiana, who currently has a two-game lead over the ninth-place Los Angeles Sparks, will likely be without All-Star guard Caitlin Clark due to a right groin injury that’s sidelined her since July 15.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Fever-Mercury’s matchup on Tuesday:
What time is Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury?
The Phoenix Mercury host the Indiana Fever at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the PHX Arena in Phoenix. The game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV.
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury: TV, stream
Time: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT)
Location: PHX Arena (Phoenix)
TV channel: NBA TV
Streaming: Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)
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